We drove to Lochmaddy ferry terminal again. There we used toilets, showers, waste disposal, recycling, chemical toilet disposal and filled the van up with water - great facilities!
We drove half way back along the road and stopped for a walk at Langass Woodland. This has a statue and memorial to Hercules the bear, a tame grizzly bear who once escaped on North Uist and wasn't recaptured for 3 weeks. He is buried here, as is his owner.
We then drove further west and parked for our walk to Vallay island. This is a magnificent 2 mile walk over the sand which can only be done at low tide.
On the island are ruins of a farm and a large house, formerly occupied by the landowner.
We walked over to the far side of the island, passing Highland cows on the beach on the way, to a headland where we had our lunch.
We walked back over to the mainland well before the tide came in again.
We drove a bit further up the coast to our parking spot for the night, yet another car park near a beach with a £10 honesty box.
We went for a walk along the beach and back, then watched the tide come in. It almost covered the entrance to the car park at the highest point.
Later for dinner we made bacon, egg, fried potatoes and beans.
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